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Why is there a difference in the climates of regions?
The climate of a region depends on many factors including the amount of sunlight it receives, its height above sea level, the shape of the land, and how close it is to oceans. Since the equator receives more sunlight than the poles, climate varies depending on its distance from the equator.
Why the climate of the region near sea shore remain moderate?
Coastal areas have moderate temperature because the land absorbs and radiates heat much faster than sea. So, during the day cool air from sea rush towards the land and during night cool air from the land rush towards sea. These breezes make the climate near the sea shore moderate.
Are areas close to oceans colder or warmer than areas far away from oceans?
Water has a higher heat capacity than soil and rock, so the ocean takes much longer to heat and to cool than the land. Coastal areas will generally have more moderate temperatures than inland areas because of the heat capacity of the ocean.
Why do states have different climates?
Many factors, such as elevation, ocean currents, distance from the sea, and prevailing winds, can affect the climate of an area. The latitude of an area indicates how far it is — north or south — of the equator. Latitude affects climate because it is related to the length and intensity of sunlight an area receives.
What is meant by weather name the elements which determine the weather of a place?
The elements that determine the weather of a place are humidity, rainfall, wind speed and temperature of that place.
Why do areas near the ocean have milder winters and summers?
Large bodies of water, such as oceans, seas and large lakes, can affect the climate of an area. Water heats and cools more slowly than landmasses. Therefore, the coastal regions will stay cooler in summer and warmer in winter, thus creating a more moderate climate with a narrower temperature range.
Why can the temperature of land air and water differ?
It takes less energy to change the temperature of land compared to water. This means that land heats and cools more quickly than water and this difference affects the climate of different areas on Earth. Different energy transfer processes also contribute to different rates of heating between land and water.